GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,782 km
4,214 miles
GMM
Gamboma
Congo
Distance
6,782 km
4,214 mi / 3,662 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG GMM
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Gamboma Airport
IATA Code GIG GMM
ICAO Code SBGL FCOG
City Rio De Janeiro Gamboma
Country Brazil Congo
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 28 ft 1,509 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -1.830000, 15.890000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Gamboma (GMM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Gamboma Airport (GMM) in Gamboma, Congo is 6,782 kilometers (4,214 miles / 3,662 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Congo. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:13 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 18:13 in Gamboma. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,481 feet between the two airports. Gamboma Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Gamboma (GMM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 245° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Gamboma Airport (GMM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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